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Reviews
Vida (2018)
One of my all time favorite shows
10 stars! Vida just gets it right - Yes I like almost everything that's queer - But Vida is an exceptional show. The world is so specific and makes me see one of my favourite parts of LA in such a new way. It really transports you to the world so viscerally. I love the charactets and I love that it's afraid to do good queer sex scenes - something that is missing in alot of media. Mishel Prada and Melissa Barreta are two of the most exciting actors out there at the moment. Tania is gifted and capable show runner, and her dialogue feels so real and authentic. I'd seen one of her plays before and that is what lead me here. Would highly recommend Vida to any WLW audience.
Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2020)
An excellent job with a clearly small budget.
I've been looking for positive queer stories since watching heartstopper and this one is really lovely. It doesn't have the budget of some of the others - but hopefully people will now start to see that LGBT content can be profitable and invest more in it. Apparently they shot this film in 10 days. So for that alone it's pretty much a triumph. The soundtrack and the script were also excellent. Would definitely recommend to queer teens!
Heartstopper (2022)
I miss it now that it's over!!
What a delightful and heartfelt show. So many relateable moments (Hiding out at a party and tiny Hand touches Oooft) I'm so happy to hear it's getting another 2 seasons - I'm heading out to buy the comics right now! OH - and the soundtrack! More of this please!
Gisaengchung (2019)
Incredible multi-tonal piece of cinema
Everything about this film has pretty much already been said. However since I've seen it, I've never been able enjoy sitting in my warm house during a rain storm since. And that's an example of how powerful cinema can show you something so blaringly obvious and change you. I also have a recurring nightmare about a man on the stairs but that's a different way this film affected me! Yikes!
Allen v. Farrow (2021)
Well researched Docco that allows Dylan to finally tell her story.
Watching what Dylan has been through for most of her life is just heart breaking. I'm so glad she's finally able to have a voice. The filmmakers show their research, including court records at every step of the way, a lot of work has gone into creating this series and it's researched incredibly well. It's also shot beautifully. Woody Allen declined to be interviewed and speaks through his audiobook. I hope this finally brings some peace for Dylan, Mia and their whole family. Ps Ronan Farrow's resemblance to Frank Sinatra is so incredibly obvious lol.
The Wine Show (2016)
Banter and Wine
This show is so comforting and just a delight to watch. Learn about wine from regions you didn't even know had a wine industry (Syria for example!) and also enjoy the escapism of the beautiful French countryside. The hosts have great chemistry and are impressively informed about wine. Do yourself a favour!
Tribunal (2019)
Powerful Short
Watched this short on SBS. Was so great to see such a story about something so important told in a way that was engaging and dare I say funny. A great debut!
Sequin in a Blue Room (2019)
Exciting Debut
This was an intense but powerful film. It's not always easy to watch but Samuel is clearly an exciting up and coming filmmaker with a strong voice. And I can't believe this was made as a student project - Very impressive! Looking forward to seeing what he does next!
Welcome to Chechnya (2020)
Incredible Documentary
The overwhelming anxiety of what these people go through was palpable the entire time. I was fascinated to read about the use of Deep Fake technology to hide their identities and very touched to learn their appearances were masked by the faces of Gay men in New York.
It's a Sin (2021)
Still Crying
I'm still coming to grips with this series, and how unbelievably relevant it feels to being in pandemic right now. Except we are lucky enough to be facing an illness where the world is actually interested in finding a cure. How these men were treated by society was appalling and this seems like it was so recent. I'll leave with only two words..
Colin's Mum
Welcome to Chechnya (2020)
Incredible Documentary
The overwhelming anxiety of what these people go through was palpable the entire time. I was fascinated to read about the use of Deep Fake technology to hide their identities and very touched to learn their appearances were masked by the faces of Gay men in New York.
There You Are (2018)
Beautiful Short
I saw this film at "FlickerFest" in Sydney. Such a gorgeous short. Was so excited to see her in Disclosure.
Disclosure (2020)
Geraldine Hakewill Steals the show
Great character Drama, clever use use of a small budget. Really enjoyable. Geraldine Hakewill as always is excellent.
Young Labor (2016)
Saw this at St Kilda Film Festival
Very funny and clever short. Gerladine Hakewill is amazing.
Any Questions for Ben? (2012)
I actually.. love this film
I did watch it on a plane which i Believe is the perfect way to view it, and while it is a shameless advertisement for Melbourne, I thought Rachel Taylor really shined in this rom-com. Also the post credit sequence is one of my favourite bits. I'm sure if I were to go back for a watch now ther'll be some pretty problematic parts, but hey.
Skin Deep (2015)
Simple Story
I stumbled on this one as I was a fan of Netflix's series "Sisters". While this is clearly everyone's first feature I thought it was really well done, great writing and directing. Will keep following these filmmakers to see what they do next!